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2024 Classic Car Market Analysis: Real Auction Results & Price Trends
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The 2024 classic car market delivered mixed results, with comprehensive data from auction houses and market analysts revealing both challenges and opportunities. Rather than speculation, this analysis examines verified sales data, market trends, and expert assessments from legitimate …
New Zealand GST Exemption Guide: Save 15% on Vehicle Imports
By Dan Burkandt on June 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New Zealand’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) adds 15% to the value of most imported vehicles, but returning residents and eligible immigrants can avoid this cost entirely. This guide breaks down the GST exemption process, eligibility criteria, and documentation requirements to help you …
NY to Egypt Shipping Rates: Cost Reduction for Car Transport to Egypt
By Monica Mena on June 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
West Coast Shipping proudly announces our groundbreaking shared container service from New York to Alexandria, delivering the most competitive car shipping rates across the Atlantic to Egypt. This strategic service expansion offers unprecedented affordability while maintaining our sig …
The Current State Of Global Tariff Challenges in Auto Logistics
By Alex Naumov on June 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
As President Trump’s July 9 deadline for global tariff negotiations approaches, the auto logistics industry faces unprecedented complexity. With the EU battling 50% duty threats, China’s fragile truce, and Japan’s resistance to auto tariffs, exporters must navigate a labyrinth of comp …
Electric Vehicle Export Boom: Shipping Tesla & EV Startups from USA
By Dan Burkandt on June 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The United States has emerged as a powerhouse in electric vehicle (EV) exports, with shipments surging 340% in 2024 to reach $7.25 billion. Driven by Tesla’s Model Y dominance, Rivian’s strategic market entries, and supportive policies like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), American …
US Court Blocks Trump Tariffs: What Auto Logistics Industry Should Know
By Alex Naumov on May 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through global trade markets, a federal court blocked most of President Trump's sweeping tariffs on May 28, 2025. However, the victory for importers was short-lived as an appeals court quickly paused the ruling, leaving the auto lo …
Trump's 50% EU Tariff Threat: What It Means for Auto Shipping
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
On May 23, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced a proposed 50% tariff on all EU goods effective June 1, 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and a $250 billion annual trade deficit. For automotive importers and exporters, this escalation threatens to upend transatlantic tr …
Trump Tariff Delays Ease Auto Markets, Buy Time for Trade Talks
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The automotive logistics industry received significant relief Sunday as President Trump delayed his threatened 50% EU tariff until July 9, extending the original June 1 deadline by over five weeks. This marks the latest in a series of tariff postponements that have created breathing r …
Potential US-Russia Trade Deal: Auto Tariffs & Shipping Impact
By Alex Naumov on May 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Recent discussions between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin about a "large-scale" trade deal have sparked speculation about its potential impact on the automotive industry. With the US maintaining a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and Russia recently hiki …
Tariff Cuts: Current Impact & Future Scenarios for Auto Logistics
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 21, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The global automotive trade landscape is in flux as nations recalibrate tariffs and negotiate trade agreements. From the US-China 90-day tariff pause to the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, these changes are reshaping supply chains, manufacturing strategies, and market access. This ana …